Part-time Womenswear Print Designer

WYSE London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Wyse London Ltd. is seeking a Part-time Womenswear Print Designer to join our design team in Shepherds Bush. The role is 3 days in the studio, reporting to the Design Manager, with a focus on creating joyful and balanced prints across product categories.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in print/textiles design and hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Print/Textiles design. Portfolio submission is essential for consideration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in print/textiles design.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Print/Textiles design.
• Experience with premium or lifestyle brands preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging print trends to inform seasonal print boards.
• Contribute to seasonal mood, trend and colour boards with the design team.
• Design a balanced range of prints that are joyful, sympathetic and uplifting.
• Manage colour palettes with the Creative Director and Design Manager.
• Design into colour stories so prints are cohesive.
• Create precise print packs for suppliers.
• Extensive fabric knowledge; suggest new print bases.
• Oversee strike-offs and liaise with factories to align production with approvals.
• Develop understanding of Wyse Customer and stay current with trade feedback.
• React to trade by creating new colourways of successful prints.

Skills

Eye for color and balance

Team player

Confident communication

Highly organized

Adaptable and proactive

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Print/Textiles design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Position: Part-time Womenswear Print Designer

Reports to: Design Manager

Contract Type: Part-time 3 days a week

WYSE London is going through an exciting phase of growth and is looking for the best talent to join us on the journey.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Print Designer who has a clear understanding of our customer, an eye for colour and is able work within the growing Design team to produce balanced and joyful prints to sit across all product categories.

You will take a leading role in creating the full range of Wyse prints working closely with our Founder & Creative Director Marielle as well as the Design Manager. You will have an eye for colour and form with relevant industry experience at a similar premium or lifestyle brand and have a feminine yet versatile handwriting.

This job would suit someone with 5+ years experience and a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Print/Textiles design and is looking for an environment in which they can thrive and develop.

Location:

Our design studio is based in Shepherds Bush, the role would be 3 days in the office.

PLEASE NOTE ONLY APPLICANTS WHO SUBMIT EXAMPLES OF THEIR PORTFOLIO WILL BE CONSIDERED

Key responsibilities:

• Identify relevant emerging print trends combined with vintage and competitor research to inform seasonal print boards and ranges.
• Contribute towards seasonal mood, trend and colour boards in collaboration with the rest of the Design team.
• Design a balanced range of prints appropriate for our customer and the product range which are joyful, sympathetic and uplifting.
• Colour palette management - work closely with Creative Director and Design Manager to build colour palettes, thinking about key colours as well as ‘print only’ accents.
• Design into colour stories so that print range is cohesive.
• Create precise and comprehensive print packs that are clear for suppliers.
• Extensive fabric knowledge and confident in suggesting/selecting new print bases.
• Manage strike off approvals, commenting on colour matching and print quality, work closely with Buying teams to ensure production is in line with approved strike offs.
• Liaise with factories and suppliers on a daily basis, ensuring smooth relationships and improved print methods.
• Develop a key understanding of the Wyse Customer, stay up to date with trade, Instagram Live feedback and store visits
• Be proactive in reacting to trade and create new colourways of successful prints.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent Adobe Creative Suite Skills including Illustrator and Photoshop
• Keen eye for scale/colour/spacing and balance across prints
• A love of fashion with an eye on new and emerging trends and brands.
• Broad industry and competitor awareness.
• A team player who can work across multiple products and seasons and to tight deadlines.
• Highly organised with a positive can-do attitude.
• Able to work collaboratively across functions with buying and design teams.
• A strong work ethic, integrity and reliability with a hands-on attitude.
• Adaptable, proactive and responsive to change, able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident communication skills, able to present ideas thoughtfully and clearly to senior management.
• Excellent commercial handwriting with a strong eye for colour, proportion and detail